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We are over half a million nurses, midwives, nursing support workers and students working together to advance our profession.
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We take our fight for fair reward and recognition directly to MPs
With staffing down by a third and demand rising, the RCN calls for immediate action to protect the future of the learning disability nursing profession
Every day, nursing staff are up against unsafe staffing levels, crumbling standards and low pay.
Get in the fight and join over half a million passionate nursing staff campaigning for fair pay and safe staffing.
What nursing staff need to know about ticks, and the disease some of these tiny spider-like creatures carry
Unforgiving uniforms, outdated heating systems and lack of water stations can create dangerous work environments. Employers have a duty of care to keep you safe in hot weather
Why keeping hydrated, especially in hot weather, must be a priority for nursing staff
Meaningful movement, social connection and confidence-building in a care home in Greenock
What the RCN has been doing to eradicate unsafe, undignified care across the UK
Catalina shares her story, and we advise on the practical steps to take if you’ve been attacked in your workplace
Philip shares the realities of stepping into nursing management
RCN Chief Nursing Officer Professor Lynn Woolsey says our collective voice is the force that will shape our futures
How an RCN-led initiative is giving students in Northern Ireland the skills to help victims
How a pioneering programme is helping refugee nurses return to the profession, and earning international attention
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Page last updated - 27/05/2026